Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re almost through August, which means teams will soon be starting training camp. With that, rumours are coming in hot. In today’s NHL Rumour segment, we focus on the Vancouver Canucks and their pursuit of adding a centreman. All NHL rumours come from their original source and are subject to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Staying Active on the Trade Market
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Could the 2025-26 season be Anze Kopitar’s final year in LA?
There is a lot of reporting out there this offseason that the Los Angeles Kings could only have Anze Kopitar through the 2025-26 season. … [Read more...] about Could the 2025-26 season be Anze Kopitar’s final year in LA?
Chicago Blackhawks agree with Frank Nazar on a 7-year extension worth $46.13 million
Nazar had 26 points in 53 games last season at ages 20 and 21. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks agree with Frank Nazar on a 7-year extension worth $46.13 million
Florida Panthers Will Be Without Star Until January
Matthew Tkachuk will miss the start of the 2025-26 season following surgery over the summer. The timetable for his return is unclear, but it appears the forward will be out until at least January. Tkachuk Undergoes Surgery; Will Miss Start of Season Can confirm Matthew Tkachuk underwent surgery a few weeks ago and will miss the start of the season. Timeline is unclear, but he … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Will Be Without Star Until January
NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Defender Could Be Trade Target
It’s time for another round of NHL ruumours. We’re still in the dog days of summer, but there’s still plenty going on. General managers are trying to figure out what to do with their rosters with training camp starting next month. There have been some signings, but things won’t really pick up until the calendar flips to September. We could also see some trades as we draw closer … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Defender Could Be Trade Target